Robotics Software Engineer V - Pinnacle

On-site in Redmond
12- month contract
Pay is 110+ but can be negotiable.

Job Description:

• SWE Contingent Worker (Redmond WARP & Calibration)

Summary:

• Client is seeking a highly skilled software engineer to work on hardware integration and automation projects.
• The ideal candidate will have experience working with consumer electronics, firmware, and lab test equipment such as cameras, motion stages, and 6-dof manufacturing robots.
• As a software engineer, candidate will be responsible for integrating all of these components and building scalable and reusable systems that allow for easy software updates and component swaps.
• In addition, candidate will be responsible for developing software that automates hardware systems to enable data collection.
• This will require a strong understanding of hardware components and firmware, as well as programming skills in languages such as C++ and Python.
• A successful candidate will also have strong testing and debugging skills to ensure software operates as expected and hardware components are integrated properly.
• Candidate will need to be able to gather requirements from stakeholders, develop software that meets those requirements, and ensure that the software operates as expected through thorough testing and debugging.
• Strong communication skills are essential for success in this role, as candidate will be working closely with cross-functional teams and providing updates on project status.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as C++ and Python.
• Experience working with hardware components and interfacing with firmware.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong testing and debugging skills.
• Requirements gathering skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Setting up and maintaining data collection SW.
• Building abstractions for hardware, and scaling solutions to many different types of hardware.
• C++ & Python debugging, understand different kinds of error analysis and communicate with other Research Engineers and Scientists.
• Writing SW that interfaces with HW.
• Design and execute experiments to validate product quality and investigate HW/SW issues.
• Design and commission automation procedures for experiments.
• Perform device calibration with proprietary equipment.
• Commission and operate complex measurement and test equipment
• Documentation of various processes and techniques with help from the core team.

Qualifications (preferred):

• Experience with real time data pipelines, such as moving high resolution images from cameras
• Experience with interfacing with HW, such as a Raspberry Pi
• Statistical data analysis and visualization

Robot control or mechatronics experience. In particular:

• Controlling linear motion stages
• Controlling robot arms
• Knowledge about camera optics and acquisition settings
• Experience with VR or AR systems

Suggestions for sourcing:

• Universities of applied sciences

Pay Range: $110/hr ++

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.

#LI-AP3